Drug Technician

Overview

The work we do matters. This position focuses on arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings within the Judicial Branch.

• Arrange, conduct, and maintain documentation for drug screenings.
• Collect, dispose of, and maintain records of urine specimens; conduct drug screenings; testify in court; report and document testing results.
• Ensure documentation procedures are conducted in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide training on testing result documentation.
• Greets clients, collects testing forms, and accompanies them to the drug testing area.
• Store testing samples in a secure location and ensure chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
• Maintain drug testing supplies and equipment inventory.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required by the department.

Location:

1700 Stone St Ste 206, Falls City, NE 68355. Travel: primarily Falls City and Pawnee City; may be asked to travel to other district locations.

Work Schedule:

Early Morning; candidates must be in the testing location and ready to begin testing by 5:00 am. Non-traditional hours may be required.

Starting Salary: $31,985.62 annually. Immediate growth: 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing probation (if starting at the Hiring Rate). Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval. Annual cost-of-living adjustments are subject to State Legislature approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and experience working with the offender population. Knowledge of drug screening and chemical testing methodology; safe work methods; applicable testing equipment; recordkeeping principles; basic inventory management; computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Performing drug screening; collecting applicable samples; maintaining specimen records; monitoring inventory and supply levels; operating computers and related software; communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. May involve fumes, odors, hazardous materials, and challenging environmental conditions.

Benefit packages include health and prescription insurance (employer-paid options available), dental and vision plans, disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), life insurance, paid time off and holidays, training and professional development, and access to specialized courses. Equal Opportunity:
The State of Nebraska values diversity and promotes inclusion and belonging; complies with equal opportunity laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.